Cosy Midlands Pub Makes Unprecedented History as UK's Best Friday, January 23, 2026 tamworthtap camra puboftheyear realale midlands pubs community brewing hospitality heritage The Tamworth Tap, a charming pub nestled on Market Street in Tamworth, has made history by winning the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) National Pub of the Year award for an unprecedented third consecutive year. This remarkable … Read More
Historic 18th Century Pub Faces Closure Without Government Support, Warns Landlord Tuesday, January 20, 2026 pubs vat taxation hospitality businessrates nationalinsurance government closure wetherspoons midlands The Coach & Horses Inn, a historic Midland pub dating back to 1787, stands at a crossroads as its landlord warns it may close this year without urgent government intervention. Nestled on the border of Alvechurch and … Read More
Fights, After-Hours Drinks, 'Stolen' CCTV, and 'Problem Pubs' – A Tumultuous Year for Wolverhampton Licensing Friday, January 2, 2026 wolverhampton licensing pubs nightlife alcohol crime council regulation cctv disorder The past year has been a notably turbulent period for Wolverhampton’s licensing committee, the authority tasked with overseeing alcohol and late-night venue applications, as well as monitoring the city’s nearly one … Read More
Major UK Bar Chain Begins Closing Sites This Saturday, Putting Over 1,000 Venues at Risk Saturday, December 20, 2025 beatone stonegate pubs barclosures cocktailbars transformation ukhospitality businessstrategy hospitalityindustry debtmanagement The Bristol branch of the iconic cocktail bar chain Be At One is closing its doors this Saturday, marking the end of a 12-year run. The closure was announced via email, in which the bar thanked its patrons for an … Read More
Essential Wetherspoons Rules to Remember This Christmas Saturday, December 20, 2025 wetherspoons christmas rules guidelines pubs behaviour dresscode assistancedogs alcohol smoking Wetherspoons, the UK’s largest pub chain, is a popular choice for budget-friendly pints and affordable family meals, serving a wide array of customers throughout the year. As the Christmas season approaches, it’s important … Read More
Wetherspoon Confirms Birmingham and West Midlands Pubs Open on Christmas Day – Full List Saturday, December 20, 2025 wetherspoon christmas birmingham westmidlands pubs festive menu holiday hours turkey Wetherspoon has announced that 683 of its pubs across the UK, including numerous locations in Birmingham and the West Midlands, will open on Christmas Day. These venues will operate from 11am to 3pm, offering guests a festive … Read More